HV Capital

HV Capital is a Munich- and Berlin-based venture capital firm established in 2000, focusing on supporting founders in the development of internet and technology companies. Formerly known as HV Holtzbrinck Ventures, the firm has become one of the leading early-stage and growth investors in Europe, managing a total of €1.7 billion across various funds. HV Capital has invested in approximately 200 companies, including notable names such as Zalando, Delivery Hero, FlixMobility, and SumUp. The firm typically provides funding ranging from €500,000 to €50 million, enabling it to support startups through all stages of growth. HV Capital primarily targets investments in sectors such as fintech, B2B, e-commerce, enterprise, travel, education, mobility, healthcare, and retail.

Nawid Ali-Abbassi

Partner

Jannis Fett

Associate

David Fischer

Principal

Fabian Gruner

Senior Principal

Said Alib Haschemi

Investment Manager

Alexander Joel-Carbonell

Partner

Christoph Jung

General Partner

David Kuczek

General Partner

Lars Langusch

Founding Partner

Rainer Maerkle

General Partner

Jasper Masemann

Partner

Jan Miczaika

Partner

Barbod Namini

Partner

Christian Saller

General Partner

Dr. Laura Seifert

Investor

Martin Weber

General Partner

Past deals in HoReCa

CoachHub

Series C in 2022
CoachHub operates a digital coaching platform that provides personalized coaching services through bi-weekly video sessions with certified business coaches. Founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company caters to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, energy, fashion, financial services, and more. The platform is designed to be accessible via web and smartphone applications, enabling live coaching interactions that aim to enhance leadership skills, improve team performance, and support professional growth for employees at all career levels. CoachHub's vision emphasizes the importance of individualized coaching, striving to have a personal coach for every employee to guide them in achieving measurable progress in their professional endeavors.

KoRo

Series B in 2022
KoRo is a fast-growing FoodTech startup - one of the leading brands for healthy, long-lasting and sustainable food.

CoachHub

Series B in 2021
CoachHub operates a digital coaching platform that provides personalized coaching services through bi-weekly video sessions with certified business coaches. Founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company caters to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, energy, fashion, financial services, and more. The platform is designed to be accessible via web and smartphone applications, enabling live coaching interactions that aim to enhance leadership skills, improve team performance, and support professional growth for employees at all career levels. CoachHub's vision emphasizes the importance of individualized coaching, striving to have a personal coach for every employee to guide them in achieving measurable progress in their professional endeavors.

HABYT

Series B in 2021
Habyt is a developer and supplier of a comprehensive concept for temporary living. Starting with the renting and fitting of suitable objects over the search for suitable prospective customers up to an all-round care of the tenants.

Aitme

Venture Round in 2021
We developed a fully automated robotic kitchen serving a variety of 100s of different dishes - always freshly cooked and customised by the user. As a start our business model is selling / leasing the robots to corporate clients to provide a flexible lunch option for employees. We take care of the whole operations and also sell the dishes - which is our actual profit stream. As the robot is very flexible we also see big potential in ghost kitchens, high frequency locations (train stations, airports, hospitals) and restaurants.

CoachHub

Series B in 2020
CoachHub operates a digital coaching platform that provides personalized coaching services through bi-weekly video sessions with certified business coaches. Founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company caters to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, energy, fashion, financial services, and more. The platform is designed to be accessible via web and smartphone applications, enabling live coaching interactions that aim to enhance leadership skills, improve team performance, and support professional growth for employees at all career levels. CoachHub's vision emphasizes the importance of individualized coaching, striving to have a personal coach for every employee to guide them in achieving measurable progress in their professional endeavors.

Limehome

Series A in 2020
Limehome GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, operates a unique hospitality business that combines the standards of a hotel with the comfort of furnished apartments. The company caters to both vacationers and business travelers by offering flexible accommodation options for short and long stays. Guests can book stylish, spacious suites featuring Scandinavian design, which provide a more affordable alternative to traditional three- and four-star hotels. Limehome employs a digital entry system that allows guests to check in at their convenience, receiving personal access codes via SMS and email on their arrival day. The company automates various hotel processes, including pricing, booking, and customer service, ensuring a streamlined experience for its guests. This innovative approach positions Limehome as a modern competitor in the hospitality sector.

homefully

Series A in 2020
homefully GmbH specializes in providing co-living spaces and paying guest accommodations in major European cities such as Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Munich, Stuttgart, Zurich, and Hamburg. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, the company offers fully furnished bedrooms along with a range of services including cleaning, concierge assistance, and personal check-in. homefully aims to create contemporary living environments tailored for young professionals and urban dwellers, promoting a sense of community while handling the logistical aspects of shared living.

CoachHub

Series A in 2019
CoachHub operates a digital coaching platform that provides personalized coaching services through bi-weekly video sessions with certified business coaches. Founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company caters to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, energy, fashion, financial services, and more. The platform is designed to be accessible via web and smartphone applications, enabling live coaching interactions that aim to enhance leadership skills, improve team performance, and support professional growth for employees at all career levels. CoachHub's vision emphasizes the importance of individualized coaching, striving to have a personal coach for every employee to guide them in achieving measurable progress in their professional endeavors.

Limehome

Seed Round in 2019
Limehome GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, operates a unique hospitality business that combines the standards of a hotel with the comfort of furnished apartments. The company caters to both vacationers and business travelers by offering flexible accommodation options for short and long stays. Guests can book stylish, spacious suites featuring Scandinavian design, which provide a more affordable alternative to traditional three- and four-star hotels. Limehome employs a digital entry system that allows guests to check in at their convenience, receiving personal access codes via SMS and email on their arrival day. The company automates various hotel processes, including pricing, booking, and customer service, ensuring a streamlined experience for its guests. This innovative approach positions Limehome as a modern competitor in the hospitality sector.

homefully

Seed Round in 2018
homefully GmbH specializes in providing co-living spaces and paying guest accommodations in major European cities such as Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Munich, Stuttgart, Zurich, and Hamburg. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, the company offers fully furnished bedrooms along with a range of services including cleaning, concierge assistance, and personal check-in. homefully aims to create contemporary living environments tailored for young professionals and urban dwellers, promoting a sense of community while handling the logistical aspects of shared living.

EatFirst

Series A in 2018
EatFirst is a leading corporate food management platform that operates in eight countries and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Established in 2018, the company serves business customers by offering a straightforward online ordering system for food, making it easy for them to cater to their needs. With a portfolio of over 3,000 partners, EatFirst boasts Europe's largest selection of food and holds a prominent market position in Australia. The platform also provides suppliers with advanced technological solutions to enhance their online presence and manage their businesses effectively, thereby facilitating growth in the competitive food sector.

CoachHub

Seed Round in 2018
CoachHub operates a digital coaching platform that provides personalized coaching services through bi-weekly video sessions with certified business coaches. Founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company caters to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, energy, fashion, financial services, and more. The platform is designed to be accessible via web and smartphone applications, enabling live coaching interactions that aim to enhance leadership skills, improve team performance, and support professional growth for employees at all career levels. CoachHub's vision emphasizes the importance of individualized coaching, striving to have a personal coach for every employee to guide them in achieving measurable progress in their professional endeavors.

homefully

Seed Round in 2018
homefully GmbH specializes in providing co-living spaces and paying guest accommodations in major European cities such as Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Munich, Stuttgart, Zurich, and Hamburg. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, the company offers fully furnished bedrooms along with a range of services including cleaning, concierge assistance, and personal check-in. homefully aims to create contemporary living environments tailored for young professionals and urban dwellers, promoting a sense of community while handling the logistical aspects of shared living.

Hotelscan

Series A in 2017
Hotelscan is a metasearch engine that facilitates accommodation searches for travelers seeking the best prices on a diverse range of lodging options, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, apartments, and villas. By indexing hundreds of global travel sites, Hotelscan offers users access to over 1.5 million different accommodations, allowing them to compare prices and make informed booking decisions. The platform is designed to help users find the lowest prices for their preferred accommodations, ensuring they can secure the best deals available in the market.

DreamCheaper

Seed Round in 2017
DreamCheaper GmbH is a Berlin-based company that offers an online service designed to help customers find cheaper hotel rates. The platform allows users to submit their existing hotel reservations, which are then analyzed against rates from over 100 travel websites and wholesalers. If a lower rate is identified, DreamCheaper rebooks the room on behalf of the guest, charging a 20% fee on the savings achieved. This service aims to ensure that customers never overpay for hotel accommodations, providing them with more favorable booking options and the potential for significant savings.

Caterwings

Venture Round in 2016
Caterwings brings the best caterers and restaurants in your city together on one platform.

Home24

Venture Round in 2016
Home24 SE markets, sells, and ships furniture and home furnishings. Its large furniture products comprise living and dining furniture products, including chairs, tables, and drawers, upholstery products that comprise sofas, armchairs, and ottomans, bedroom furniture products, such as beds, wardrobes, and mattresses, and other products consisting of garden, office, and bathroom products. Home24's small furniture products include lightning products, such as interior and ceiling lights, and table lamps, accessories comprising decorations, curtains, and pillows, and other products, including mirrors, shelves, and cabinets. It sells its products primarily under the Home24, Mobly, Ars Manufacti, Ars Natura, Fredriks, Jack & Alice, Masion Belfort, Mooved, Eva Padberg, and Smood brand names. Home24 serves through a network of seven showrooms in Germany and Austria, as well as online channels, such as Websites and apps. It also operates in Switzerland, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, and Brazil. Christoph Cordes, Felix Jahn, Marc Appelhoff, and Philipp Kreibohm founded Home24 in 2009. Its headquarters is in Berlin in Germany.

DreamCheaper

Seed Round in 2015
DreamCheaper GmbH is a Berlin-based company that offers an online service designed to help customers find cheaper hotel rates. The platform allows users to submit their existing hotel reservations, which are then analyzed against rates from over 100 travel websites and wholesalers. If a lower rate is identified, DreamCheaper rebooks the room on behalf of the guest, charging a 20% fee on the savings achieved. This service aims to ensure that customers never overpay for hotel accommodations, providing them with more favorable booking options and the potential for significant savings.

Eating with the Chefs

Venture Round in 2015
Eating with the Chefs GmbH has delivers home-made menus.

Hotelscan

Series A in 2015
Hotelscan is a metasearch engine that facilitates accommodation searches for travelers seeking the best prices on a diverse range of lodging options, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, apartments, and villas. By indexing hundreds of global travel sites, Hotelscan offers users access to over 1.5 million different accommodations, allowing them to compare prices and make informed booking decisions. The platform is designed to help users find the lowest prices for their preferred accommodations, ensuring they can secure the best deals available in the market.

Quandoo

Series C in 2014
Quandoo is a restaurant commerce platform that provides a real-time booking service for restaurant reservations. Founded in Berlin, the company has expanded its operations to 11 countries, seating over 200 million diners across more than 18,000 restaurants. Quandoo’s technology-enabled marketplace offers innovative solutions designed to enhance the dining experience for both restaurants and customers. As a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings, it is part of a larger network that includes notable sister companies, further solidifying its position in the restaurant marketing and software industry. Employing over 370 individuals from 50 different countries, Quandoo aims to become the leading marketplace for dining experiences worldwide.

Quandoo

Series B in 2013
Quandoo is a restaurant commerce platform that provides a real-time booking service for restaurant reservations. Founded in Berlin, the company has expanded its operations to 11 countries, seating over 200 million diners across more than 18,000 restaurants. Quandoo’s technology-enabled marketplace offers innovative solutions designed to enhance the dining experience for both restaurants and customers. As a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings, it is part of a larger network that includes notable sister companies, further solidifying its position in the restaurant marketing and software industry. Employing over 370 individuals from 50 different countries, Quandoo aims to become the leading marketplace for dining experiences worldwide.

HelloFresh

Series C in 2013
HelloFresh SE is a meal kit subscription service that delivers pre-portioned ingredients and recipes to consumers' doorsteps, enabling them to prepare quick and healthy home-cooked meals. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company operates in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and various European nations. HelloFresh offers a diverse range of meal options, including premium meals, seasonal kits, and even snacks and wines, catering to different dietary preferences and occasions. Its business model emphasizes convenience, eliminating the need for meal planning and grocery shopping, while promoting sustainable practices through minimized food waste. By providing personalized meal solutions designed by nutritionists and chefs, HelloFresh aims to transform the way consumers shop for food and cook at home, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving online food supply chain.

Delivery Hero

Series D in 2013
Delivery Hero is a global network of online food ordering platforms, operating in 21 countries and partnering with over 73,000 restaurants. The company has a significant presence in various markets, including Germany, the UK, South Korea, and Brazil, among others. With a workforce exceeding 1,000 employees, around 400 are based at its headquarters in Berlin. Delivery Hero has attracted substantial investment, notably receiving $523 million in 2014 from various prominent investors. The company focuses on connecting consumers with local restaurants, facilitating the ordering and delivery process through its digital platforms.

Quandoo

Series A in 2013
Quandoo is a restaurant commerce platform that provides a real-time booking service for restaurant reservations. Founded in Berlin, the company has expanded its operations to 11 countries, seating over 200 million diners across more than 18,000 restaurants. Quandoo’s technology-enabled marketplace offers innovative solutions designed to enhance the dining experience for both restaurants and customers. As a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings, it is part of a larger network that includes notable sister companies, further solidifying its position in the restaurant marketing and software industry. Employing over 370 individuals from 50 different countries, Quandoo aims to become the leading marketplace for dining experiences worldwide.

HelloFresh

Series B in 2012
HelloFresh SE is a meal kit subscription service that delivers pre-portioned ingredients and recipes to consumers' doorsteps, enabling them to prepare quick and healthy home-cooked meals. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company operates in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and various European nations. HelloFresh offers a diverse range of meal options, including premium meals, seasonal kits, and even snacks and wines, catering to different dietary preferences and occasions. Its business model emphasizes convenience, eliminating the need for meal planning and grocery shopping, while promoting sustainable practices through minimized food waste. By providing personalized meal solutions designed by nutritionists and chefs, HelloFresh aims to transform the way consumers shop for food and cook at home, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving online food supply chain.

Fashion For Home

Venture Round in 2012
Fashion For Home is a furniture shop that operates both online and offline, serving Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. It also offers international shipping to businesses and designers outside these three countries. Fashion For Home was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany with showrooms in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich,Frankfurt am Main, Düsseldorf, and Vienna.

Home24

Venture Round in 2012
Home24 SE markets, sells, and ships furniture and home furnishings. Its large furniture products comprise living and dining furniture products, including chairs, tables, and drawers, upholstery products that comprise sofas, armchairs, and ottomans, bedroom furniture products, such as beds, wardrobes, and mattresses, and other products consisting of garden, office, and bathroom products. Home24's small furniture products include lightning products, such as interior and ceiling lights, and table lamps, accessories comprising decorations, curtains, and pillows, and other products, including mirrors, shelves, and cabinets. It sells its products primarily under the Home24, Mobly, Ars Manufacti, Ars Natura, Fredriks, Jack & Alice, Masion Belfort, Mooved, Eva Padberg, and Smood brand names. Home24 serves through a network of seven showrooms in Germany and Austria, as well as online channels, such as Websites and apps. It also operates in Switzerland, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, and Brazil. Christoph Cordes, Felix Jahn, Marc Appelhoff, and Philipp Kreibohm founded Home24 in 2009. Its headquarters is in Berlin in Germany.

Delivery Hero

Series C in 2012
Delivery Hero is a global network of online food ordering platforms, operating in 21 countries and partnering with over 73,000 restaurants. The company has a significant presence in various markets, including Germany, the UK, South Korea, and Brazil, among others. With a workforce exceeding 1,000 employees, around 400 are based at its headquarters in Berlin. Delivery Hero has attracted substantial investment, notably receiving $523 million in 2014 from various prominent investors. The company focuses on connecting consumers with local restaurants, facilitating the ordering and delivery process through its digital platforms.

Lieferheld

Seed Round in 2010
Lieferheld is an online platform that simplifies the process of ordering food from local restaurants. It allows users to place orders without having to visit individual restaurant websites, making it convenient to access a wide variety of dining options in their city. By providing a user-friendly interface, Lieferheld facilitates the delivery of favorite meals directly to customers' doorsteps, enhancing the overall dining experience. The platform also incorporates elements of social networking, allowing users to connect with their friends and share dining choices, further enriching the food ordering experience.

Home24

Seed Round in 2009
Home24 SE markets, sells, and ships furniture and home furnishings. Its large furniture products comprise living and dining furniture products, including chairs, tables, and drawers, upholstery products that comprise sofas, armchairs, and ottomans, bedroom furniture products, such as beds, wardrobes, and mattresses, and other products consisting of garden, office, and bathroom products. Home24's small furniture products include lightning products, such as interior and ceiling lights, and table lamps, accessories comprising decorations, curtains, and pillows, and other products, including mirrors, shelves, and cabinets. It sells its products primarily under the Home24, Mobly, Ars Manufacti, Ars Natura, Fredriks, Jack & Alice, Masion Belfort, Mooved, Eva Padberg, and Smood brand names. Home24 serves through a network of seven showrooms in Germany and Austria, as well as online channels, such as Websites and apps. It also operates in Switzerland, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, and Brazil. Christoph Cordes, Felix Jahn, Marc Appelhoff, and Philipp Kreibohm founded Home24 in 2009. Its headquarters is in Berlin in Germany.
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